Events
Helen's Storytime. Last Friday of every month at 2.30 pm. Half an hour of stories for tiny people in the bookshop.
This year's BLF has a wonderful packed programme. Our events are listed below, but please click on the link to check the full range of events which are happening 14th-24th October. Tickets for most events are already available on-line, and will go on sale at the bookshop and the box office from 25th September.
Saturday 16th October
Mrs Armitage in the Park. Meet at Atkinson-Pryce Books
Story and activity session in the Burn Braes, all about Quentin Blake’s eccentric Mrs Armitage. Children need to bring scooters, bikes and trikes for decorating.
Sunday 17th October
A Biggar Day Out. Atkinson-Pryce will be joining in the fun.
Tuesday 19th October
The Whisky Bard 7.30 at the Elphinstone Hotel
Robin Laing, author and song-writer will be entertain with tales and songs, old and new, his own and traditional, all about whisky.
Friday 22nd October
Jess Smith 7.30 at the Elphinstone Hotel
An evening with author and traditional storyteller Jess Smith.
"Come friends and share nights around campfires, taste virgin water at its source, listen to the weasel pierce the eardrums of the hypnotised rabbit. Hear the monarch of the glen as he challenges his foes at rutting. Watch in wonderment the rainbow coloured spine of a Scottish Salmon battling through rapids, onwards to her favoured spawning water."
Saturday 23rd October
Plaisir and Atkinson-Pryce Books present
“A Girl’s Guide to Vintage” with Lynne McCrossan 7.30 pm at Plaisir
Author and journalist Lynne McCrossan will be talking about her new book on vintage fashion, vintage shopping with celebrities and hosting a swishing evening! Bring nice, clean, presentable clothes and accessories that are lurking unloved in your wardrobes. Swap a sweater for shoes, a frock for skinny jeans or a bag for a feather boa (no underwear or swimwear). Save money, save the planet and party!
Thursday 11th November 2010
In the Steps of the Prebyterian Cavalier: a tribute to John Buchan.
Hugh Andrew of Birlinn Publishing will chair an evening with authors
James Buchan, Andrew Greig and James Robertson.
At the John Buchan Centre in Broughton at 7.30 pm. Refreshments. Tickets are £10 and now on sale. Book early to avoid disappointment - it will sell out!
This is a fund-raising event for the John Buchan Centre, organised by Atkinson-Pryce with the John Buchan Society, and all ticket proceeds are for the Museum. It is sponsored by Broughton Stores and the Laurel Bank Tea Room, Broughton.
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